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Dermatofibroma and halo dermatitis
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-22, 02:11 authored by Schofield, C, Weedon, D, Kumar, SThe occurrence of a halo of dermatitis surrounding acquired naevi was initially reported by Meyerson in 1971 with histological features of focal spongiosis, parakeratosis, irregular acanthosis and a lymphocytic infiltrate in the upper dermis. When the same inflammatory reaction occurs around other lesions it is referred to as the Meyerson phenomenon or halo dermatitis. We report a rare case of the Meyerson phenomenon occurring around a dermatofibroma in a 69-year-old woman. This case highlights that the phenomenon may occur in a broad range of clinical scenarios and is not limited to acquired naevi in young adults.
History
Publication title
Australasian Journal of DermatologyVolume
53Pagination
145-147ISSN
0004-8380Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing AsiaPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted